Who should replace Kévin Rodrigues?
LBGaziantep FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKévin Rodrigues's profile ↗
Kévin Rodrigues is a left-back for Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Rodrigues, Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt) offers an 81/100 tactical fit, while both Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) and Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) provide strong alternatives with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Kévin Rodrigues
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €8.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Brownsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €37m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Luca Pellegrinisimilar↗ | Lazio | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kévin Rodrigues
≈ 100% Kévin Rodrigues · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Kévin Rodrigues · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kévin Rodrigues · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kévin Rodrigues?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) does the closest job to Kévin Rodrigues, at 91/100 on profile. Calvin Verdonk and Oleksandr Zinchenko follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kévin Rodrigues?
Yes — Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.1m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kévin Rodrigues?
Doppel learns Kévin Rodrigues's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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